vr6tee Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 After contemplating driving 40 hours to attend a few 1/2 mile events this year, I looked into hosting some closer events. I found an airstrip 1/2 hour from South Calgary where I can host full 1/2 mile events. I posted my first event for June 3rd on Facebook and it filled up in the first hour it was posted. I thought of the Porsche club after the list was full. I'm going to host 1 or 2 more events this year and will open it up to this club first for anyone who wants to see what their car can run in a timed, legal environment. I'm just finishing the design of a full NHRA 1/8 - 1/4 mile timing system with additional 1/2 mile timing. I'm pretty excited to get my car out and do some high speed testing. If you're interested in attending a future event, let me know and I'll keep your name for the list before I open it to others. James Quote Link to comment
KMR 968 Turbo Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I know of a certain UGR Gallardo that might be interested. Quote Link to comment
ErikA Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I would enter a car. It won't be setting any records but would still be good to let it run! Quote Erik 2001 911 Turbo X50 1980 911SC - Black, 3.2 litre short stroke SOLD! 2002 BMW M3 - Carbon Black over Cinnamon Link to comment
Rob996 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I would be intsrested Quote Rob Campbell 2001 996, Cabriolet - Rainforest Green Metallic 1986 928S, India Red - SOLD Link to comment
dragon Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Awesome work James, I'd be interested. Quote Link to comment
Brodie Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I'm interested, thanks for planning this James Quote Link to comment
KevinJ Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I would be interested in coming out to photograph the cars going by! Kevin Quote 22 Porsche Cayman GT4 21 BMW X5 Link to comment
mrdunlop944 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 I would like to come and hang out, watch some real power run the mile. Quote 84 944 SOLD 85 944/1 85.5 944 Parts car Sold 86 944 SOLD 86 944 Turbo SOLD 88 944S parts car sold 88 924S Sold 88 944 Turbo S SOLD 89 944 Turbo 90 944S2 coupe Sold 90 944S2 coupe Parts car Sold 90 944S2 Cabrio SOLD Link to comment
vr6tee Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 hey all.... I haven't checked this board in a while. I've pounded away on the timing system over the past month and will be testing it all out in the next week. I'm really excited about this as it brings together many of my passions. Electronics, 3D printing, database development, web development AND of course drag racing. Here are some pictures of the hardware I've built for the events. \ The first event is June 3rd, and filled up in an hour or 2. I want to reserve the first slots for this club on the next event. I think a Porsche dominated event would be amazing. I have an 4K drone, go-pro cameras and a semi-pro photographer coming to the events so we can get some incredible video/photos of the event that you can keep for your lifetime. I don't have a date yet as this first event hasn't happened yet, but would like to schedule something for the beginning of August. Quote Link to comment
9Elfer Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Holy........!!! Very impressive, James. Looking forward to that first event. Marc Quote Link to comment
ErikA Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I had better get a tune so I'm not bumping up against the 155 mph speed limiter. And while I'm in there . . . Quote Erik 2001 911 Turbo X50 1980 911SC - Black, 3.2 litre short stroke SOLD! 2002 BMW M3 - Carbon Black over Cinnamon Link to comment
dragon Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Hey James, if you need an extra car to help test the timing equipment, I'd be more than willing to help out with that. Quote Link to comment
vr6tee Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Holy........!!! Very impressive, James. Looking forward to that first event. Marc Are you coming to the June 3rd race? Quote Link to comment
vr6tee Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 I might take you up on that offer. I have 1001 things to test on its maiden voyage. We'll be testing it at the strip in the next week or 2. I have a few last pieces of hardware to finish before we test. The hard stuff is all done Quote Link to comment
9Elfer Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Are you coming to the June 3rd race? James I am planning to attend but just as a spectator, or give you a hand if you need some help. Marc Quote Link to comment
vr6tee Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 James I am planning to attend but just as a spectator, or give you a hand if you need some help. Marc Sounds good. The list is long full, but I may have the power to add a car if needed Quote Link to comment
mbeckergt3 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 James, count me in for the August event ... Mark Becker Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment
vr6tee Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 Timing Christmas tree and power circuit is done. Waiting for my high powered lasers and the entire system is ready to test! Quote Link to comment
vr6tee Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Display is complete. This was a big job. It's 6 LED panels in a matrix and written to using bitmap fonts Quote Link to comment
9Elfer Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Hi Folks, James has allowed me to post the details of this event as some WRR members have expressed an interest in attending. The club executive agrees that we should give this event publicity in spite of the fact that this is a **non-PCA sanctioned**event. James was overwhelmed with requests to participate during his original Facebook post and had to cap the number of cars at 50, so the event is essentially sold-out. There is a possibility that he may run another event this summer and give interested WRR members first opportunity to register - stay tuned for info. For June 3rd (also day 1 of the 35th Anniversary Weekend!!), he will welcome spectators. Look for details shortly on our events calendar. Marc Quote Link to comment
vr6tee Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 The timing system is officially done! We have scheduled testing for Monday. The system performed beautifully on the bench in a test scenario. Can't wait to test it Monday fulll Scale! Quote Link to comment
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